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West Side Elementary

425 Paca St, Cumberland, MD 21502, United States

+1 (301) 724-0340

http://www.acpsmd.org/ws

3.5

Overall Rating

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West Side Elementary Overview

About This School

West Side Elementary is a public elementary in Cumberland, Maryland, serving 321 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 47% in ELA and 22% in math. The school maintains a staff of 27 teachers with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. The student body is composed of 55% female and 45% male students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 71% White, 14% Two or More Races, 9% Black, 4% Hispanic, and 1% Asian.

321

Total Students

PK-5

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

27 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts47%

Mathematics22%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Allegany County

Students per Counselor

321:1

West Side Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

47%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 43%State Avg: 44%

22%

Mathematics

City Avg: 27%State Avg: 26%

N/A

Science

Class Information

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.6:1

State Avg: 13.5:1

321

Students per Counselor

West Side Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$10,525

City Avg: $10,525

State Avg: $84,033

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio11:1

Students per Counselor321:1

West Side Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

45.17%

Male

54.83%

Female

Total Enrollment: 321 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White71.34%

Hispanic4.36%

Asian0.93%

Black9.03%

Two or More Races13.71%

Native American0.62%

West Side Elementary Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About West Side Elementary

Q: What is West Side Elementary?

A: West Side Elementary is a elementary public located in Cumberland.

Q: How many students attend West Side Elementary?

A: West Side Elementary has approximately 321 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary is 11:1.

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Detailed Information about West Side Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About West Side Elementary - Cumberland, MD

Quick Facts about West Side Elementary
School Name	West Side Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	425 Paca St, Cumberland, MD 21502, Cumberland, MD
County	Allegany County
Phone	+1 (301) 724-0340
Total Students	321
Student-Teacher Ratio	11:1
Full-Time Teachers	27
Rating	3.5/10
ELA Proficiency	47%
Math Proficiency	22%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about West Side Elementary

What is West Side Elementary?

West Side Elementary is a elementary public located in Cumberland.

How many students attend West Side Elementary?

West Side Elementary has approximately 321 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary is 11:1.

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